Cozy fall items like fire pits, candles and space heaters can lead to burns if not used safely. Keep flames attended, maintain safe distances and use heaters properly. For serious burns, WMCHealth emergency care is available 24/7.
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Beyond the Ozempic Buzz: How GLP-1s Actually Work
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound help control blood sugar and promote weight loss by reducing appetite and slowing digestion. They’re typically prescribed for obesity or type 2 diabetes, with potential side effects. Discuss options with a WMCHealth specialist.
Preparing Your Young Athlete for Sports Season: Injury Prevention and Treatment
WMC offers tips to help parents keep young athletes safe this sports season. Focus on conditioning, nutrition, hydration, and proper gear to prevent injuries. Watch for sprains, fractures, and heat-related issues. For treatment, WMC recommends early care and the RICE method for minor injuries.
Why Measles Outbreaks Concern Health Experts
Measles cases are rising across the U.S., including in New York, with most infections occurring in unvaccinated individuals. Measles spreads easily and can lead to severe complications like pneumonia and hospitalization.
The best protection? Vaccination. The MMR vaccine is highly effective, and the CDC recommends two doses for children. Adults unsure of their status should check with their doctor.
Stay informed and take action to protect yourself and your community. WMCHealth Physicians are here to help.
Treatments Bringing New Hope to People with Sickle Cell Disease
WMCHealth Provides Life-changing Care for this Painful Blood Disorder Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S. Those diagnosed experience debilitating pain, and many endure frequent hospital visits. WMCHealth offers innovative treatment, haploidentical stem cell transplantation, that has proven effective in eliminating symptoms and complications. And in December 2023, the Food and Drug AdministrationContinue reading “Treatments Bringing New Hope to People with Sickle Cell Disease”
More Than Just a Knock on the Noggin: Concussion Treatment at WMCHealth
New Technology Gives Concussion Diagnosis and Treatment AnswersWe’ve all taken a knock to the head at one time or another. We stood up into a cupboard door or fell on a slippery winter morning and knocked our noggin on the ground. Usually, we come up rubbing our heads, grumbling out of frustration and embarrassment, andContinue reading “More Than Just a Knock on the Noggin: Concussion Treatment at WMCHealth”
Direct Access Colon Cancer Screening Program
Wait No More: Get Fast and Easy Access to Advanced Colonoscopy TechnologyPreventive screenings are just one of those things. You know you should do it, but you put it off, put it off some more, get the referral from your primary care physician, stare at your calendar, and finally make the call, only to findContinue reading “Direct Access Colon Cancer Screening Program”
Achieving My Post-surgery Bucket List
How WMCHealth patients have found a zest for life after incredible life-changing treatmentsA diagnosis of a health condition can be scary. It can cause you to feel overwhelmed with questions and frightened about the uncertainties and unknown outcomes. It can feel as if life as you know it could be over. But WMCHealth’s commitment toContinue reading “Achieving My Post-surgery Bucket List”
Pulmonary Hypertension in Kids: How One Family Found Hope
What started as a typical Thursday on the school playground turned into a life-altering journey for 9-year-old Mason.After hitting his head during recess, Mason fainted the next morning, displaying what initially seemed like seizure symptoms. His mother, Jennifer, quickly took him to a local hospital, where a routine heart exam revealed something far more serious.“TheContinue reading “Pulmonary Hypertension in Kids: How One Family Found Hope”
When to See a Neurologist
Neurological diseases and conditions can affect almost all areas of your body. Deciding whether you need to see a neurologist for symptoms you’re experiencing is not always straightforward. Symptoms can be subtle, varied, or resemble other health issues, which can make it challenging to determine if you need specialized neurological care. Let us help you recognizeContinue reading “When to See a Neurologist”